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What India's Mental Healthcare Landscape Needs In 2026
India needs a collaborative, cross-sectoral mental health ecosystem that recognises mental health as a national development priority, says expert.
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Adobe Partners With Runway to Offer Firefly Users Early Access to Video Generation Models
Adobe and Runway have announced a multi-year partnership that brings Runway’s latest AI video models to Adobe Firefly ahead of other platforms. Adobe will also act as Runway’s preferred creativity API partner. Firefly users will get early access to new models, starting with Gen-4.5, while both companies plan to co-develop new AI video tools for...
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Microsoft Partners With Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and Wipro Over Agentic AI Adoption in India
Microsoft has partnered with Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and Wipro to deploy more than 2,00,000 Copilot licences and accelerate the adoption of agentic AI across India’s IT services sector. Each firm will use Copilot internally and build multi-agent solutions for clients. Cognizant is acting as “client zero,” Infosys is integrating Microsoft’s ...
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Agentic AI, A System That Acts Autonomously, Is The New Tech Buzzword
For technology adopters looking for the next big thing, "agentic AI" is the future. At least, that's what the marketing pitches and tech industry T-shirts say.
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Microsoft Is Developing New AI Agents for Enterprises That Behave as Independent Users
Microsoft is developing a new class of artificial intelligence (AI) agents called “Agentic Users” for enterprise use. Set to launch in November, these agents will act as independent digital users within Microsoft 365, capable of attending meetings, editing documents, and communicating across Teams and email. Each agent will have its own identit...
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Microsoft AI Chief Says Company Is Building Humanist Superintelligence, Forms New Team
Microsoft has outlined its vision to develop what it calls a “humanist superintelligence,” an advanced artificial intelligence system that serves humanity rather than acts autonomously. In a blog post, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said the company’s goal is to create controllable, purpose-driven AI focused on solving global challenges. H...
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"Indispensable Digital Companions": Study Says 1 In 3 Indians Use Agentic AI
Agentic AI systems capable of interpreting human intent, making decisions, and acting autonomously are rapidly gaining traction in India, with one in three consumers (33 per cent) already using such tools.
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OpenAI Introduces Aardvark, an Agentic Security Researcher That Can Find and Fix Vulnerabilities
OpenAI has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) agent called Aardvark that can act as a software security researcher. Built on GPT-5, the agent can analyse code, detect vulnerabilities, and propose fixes. Currently in private beta, Aardvark is being tested by partner organisations. OpenAI says the tool aims to make software systems more secure ...
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AI Chatbots Will Be Banned for Teenagers With Mandatory Age Verification, Says Proposed US Law
A new bipartisan bill in the US, called the GUARD Act, seeks to ban AI chatbots for users under 18. It mandates strict age verification and introduces penalties for AI firms whose bots generate sexual or violent content. If passed, it could make popular tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude inaccessible to teenagers.
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OpenAI to Stop Users From Generating Sora Videos of Celebrities Without Consent After Backlash
OpenAI has reinforced Sora’s safeguards to block unauthorised use of celebrity and public figure likenesses in AI-generated videos. The update follows concerns raised by actor Bryan Cranston and a joint statement with SAG-AFTRA. The move aligns with the proposed No Fakes Act, aimed at protecting artists’ digital identities.
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Windows 11 Gets Its Biggest AI Update as Copilot Becomes Fully Integrated
Microsoft has rolled out its biggest AI update to Windows 11, integrating Copilot deeply into the operating system. The update removes the need for dedicated AI PCs, making every compatible Windows 11 device capable of running AI-powered features through a server-based version of Copilot. The assistant can now see, understand, and act across the sy...
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Japan Tells OpenAI to Stop Using Mario, Pikachu, and Anime Characters in Sora 2 Videos: Report
Japan has reportedly asked OpenAI to halt copyright infringement linked to its Sora 2 video model, which can recreate famous anime and game characters like Pikachu and Goku. The government’s formal request highlights rising concerns over AI-generated media using Japanese IP without consent. OpenAI recently switched Sora to an opt-in policy for ri...
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Honor Robot Phone Concept With Pop-Up Camera Teased, Will Debut at MWC 2026
Honor Robot Phone, carrying an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled pop-up camera, was introduced by the company on Wednesday. The handset will act as an AI assistant that supports multi-modal intelligence. The camera is shown with a USB Type-C port, which could be utilised for attaching accessories. The tech firm has announced that the phone will ...
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Explained: Celebrities Go To Court Over 'Personality Rights'. What About Common People?
Several Bollywood celebrities including Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Hritik Roshan, and Karan Johar have approached the Delhi High Court to seek protection of their personality rights.
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Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini Robotics 1.5 AI Models to Power General-Purpose Robots
Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5 and Gemini Robotics 1.5, two AI models designed to work together to power general-purpose robots. The ER 1.5 acts as the planner with advanced reasoning, while the 1.5 model executes tasks via natural language instructions. ER 1.5 is available through the Gemini API, while 1.5 is limited to select...
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What India's Mental Healthcare Landscape Needs In 2026
India needs a collaborative, cross-sectoral mental health ecosystem that recognises mental health as a national development priority, says expert.
-
Adobe Partners With Runway to Offer Firefly Users Early Access to Video Generation Models
Adobe and Runway have announced a multi-year partnership that brings Runway’s latest AI video models to Adobe Firefly ahead of other platforms. Adobe will also act as Runway’s preferred creativity API partner. Firefly users will get early access to new models, starting with Gen-4.5, while both companies plan to co-develop new AI video tools for...
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Microsoft Partners With Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and Wipro Over Agentic AI Adoption in India
Microsoft has partnered with Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and Wipro to deploy more than 2,00,000 Copilot licences and accelerate the adoption of agentic AI across India’s IT services sector. Each firm will use Copilot internally and build multi-agent solutions for clients. Cognizant is acting as “client zero,” Infosys is integrating Microsoft’s ...
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Agentic AI, A System That Acts Autonomously, Is The New Tech Buzzword
For technology adopters looking for the next big thing, "agentic AI" is the future. At least, that's what the marketing pitches and tech industry T-shirts say.
-
Microsoft Is Developing New AI Agents for Enterprises That Behave as Independent Users
Microsoft is developing a new class of artificial intelligence (AI) agents called “Agentic Users” for enterprise use. Set to launch in November, these agents will act as independent digital users within Microsoft 365, capable of attending meetings, editing documents, and communicating across Teams and email. Each agent will have its own identit...
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Microsoft AI Chief Says Company Is Building Humanist Superintelligence, Forms New Team
Microsoft has outlined its vision to develop what it calls a “humanist superintelligence,” an advanced artificial intelligence system that serves humanity rather than acts autonomously. In a blog post, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said the company’s goal is to create controllable, purpose-driven AI focused on solving global challenges. H...
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"Indispensable Digital Companions": Study Says 1 In 3 Indians Use Agentic AI
Agentic AI systems capable of interpreting human intent, making decisions, and acting autonomously are rapidly gaining traction in India, with one in three consumers (33 per cent) already using such tools.
-
OpenAI Introduces Aardvark, an Agentic Security Researcher That Can Find and Fix Vulnerabilities
OpenAI has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) agent called Aardvark that can act as a software security researcher. Built on GPT-5, the agent can analyse code, detect vulnerabilities, and propose fixes. Currently in private beta, Aardvark is being tested by partner organisations. OpenAI says the tool aims to make software systems more secure ...
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AI Chatbots Will Be Banned for Teenagers With Mandatory Age Verification, Says Proposed US Law
A new bipartisan bill in the US, called the GUARD Act, seeks to ban AI chatbots for users under 18. It mandates strict age verification and introduces penalties for AI firms whose bots generate sexual or violent content. If passed, it could make popular tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude inaccessible to teenagers.
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OpenAI to Stop Users From Generating Sora Videos of Celebrities Without Consent After Backlash
OpenAI has reinforced Sora’s safeguards to block unauthorised use of celebrity and public figure likenesses in AI-generated videos. The update follows concerns raised by actor Bryan Cranston and a joint statement with SAG-AFTRA. The move aligns with the proposed No Fakes Act, aimed at protecting artists’ digital identities.
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Windows 11 Gets Its Biggest AI Update as Copilot Becomes Fully Integrated
Microsoft has rolled out its biggest AI update to Windows 11, integrating Copilot deeply into the operating system. The update removes the need for dedicated AI PCs, making every compatible Windows 11 device capable of running AI-powered features through a server-based version of Copilot. The assistant can now see, understand, and act across the sy...
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Japan Tells OpenAI to Stop Using Mario, Pikachu, and Anime Characters in Sora 2 Videos: Report
Japan has reportedly asked OpenAI to halt copyright infringement linked to its Sora 2 video model, which can recreate famous anime and game characters like Pikachu and Goku. The government’s formal request highlights rising concerns over AI-generated media using Japanese IP without consent. OpenAI recently switched Sora to an opt-in policy for ri...
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Honor Robot Phone Concept With Pop-Up Camera Teased, Will Debut at MWC 2026
Honor Robot Phone, carrying an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled pop-up camera, was introduced by the company on Wednesday. The handset will act as an AI assistant that supports multi-modal intelligence. The camera is shown with a USB Type-C port, which could be utilised for attaching accessories. The tech firm has announced that the phone will ...
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Explained: Celebrities Go To Court Over 'Personality Rights'. What About Common People?
Several Bollywood celebrities including Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Hritik Roshan, and Karan Johar have approached the Delhi High Court to seek protection of their personality rights.
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Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini Robotics 1.5 AI Models to Power General-Purpose Robots
Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5 and Gemini Robotics 1.5, two AI models designed to work together to power general-purpose robots. The ER 1.5 acts as the planner with advanced reasoning, while the 1.5 model executes tasks via natural language instructions. ER 1.5 is available through the Gemini API, while 1.5 is limited to select...
